Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: 47th New York Volunteer Infantry
Articles appearing in the Brookyn Eagle concerning the 47th New York Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Band Music, and Camp Life
An account of the effects of the Army Band on camp life during the Spanish-American War appeared in the Cleveland Press on June 3, 1898.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Experiments With War Kites
An account reported in the New York Times, August 1 of 1989 describes experiments with war kites which were being done over David Island's, Fort Slocum and Glen Island, New York demonstrating how an enemy could be destroyed by dynamite.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: A Newspaper Account of the Army Mule
Newspaper account pays tribute to the mule, an indispensable work animal of which the Army had about 3,000 of during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Blessed Bunnies: Theodore Roosevelt Writes Home to His Children
Letters from Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to his children who he affectionately called his "blessed bunnies". Roosevelt writes from Tampa Florida during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Attack on San Juan, Puerto Rico
An account of the attack on San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers a glimpse into the events and soldier experiences of that day during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: 2nd and 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry: Steam for Puerto Rico
Newspaper article with photo provides details of the departure of the 2nd and 3rd Volunteer Infantry as it leaves for Puerto Rico.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Report of Captain John D. Potter: Dynamite Gun Detachment
Report made from Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War by Captain John D. Potter who was in command of Dudley-Sims Dynamite guns manned by a portion of the 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: A Diary of Pennsylvania Volunteer Artillery
Diary of a member of Battery A, First Brigade, of the Pennsylvania National Guard Volunteer Artillery consisting of four officers and 78 enlisted men were the first mustered into the Spanish American War service from Pennsylvania.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Admiral George Dewey
This site provides a concise biography of the hero of Manila Bay.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Spanish American War History
Study details of the Spanish-American War in 1898. Identify battles which took place over the year, important people, and more.
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Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Historical Society: W. Pollock: Pawnee Indian and Artist [Pdf]
A short account featuring the life of a Pawnee Native American who adapted to the ways of the Americans and later served in Roosevelt's Rough Riders.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Corporal James P. Jones: Writes Home From Trenches
Spanish-American War era letter written by Corporal James P. Jones describes events that occurred during the days following the attack at on the San Juan Heights, July 1, 1898.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Death of General Vara Del Rey
An account describes events at the Battle of El Caney and the death of General Vara Del Rey during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The 1st West Virginia Infantry in Camp
Part of a series of articles appearing in the Knoxville Journal and Tribune, provides information on the camp life experienced by the 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry at Camp Poland, Tennessee.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Signaling at Cuzco Well
Primary source material offers an account of the actions of Pvt. John Fitzgerald and Sgt. John Quick signaling for help during the Spanish-American War battle at Cuzco Well.
Library of Congress
Loc: George Dewey
This site, from the Library of Congress, gives an overview of the military life of George Dewey and the part he played in the Battle of Manila Bay.
Other
Bodin Historic Photo: Battleship Uss Maine, Circa 1899
This is a picture of a replica of the U.S.S Maine.
Curated OER
Transports on the Move to Cuba
This site contains historical information on the transportation of soldiers who fought in the Spanish-American War. It discusses the difficulties of moving so many soldiers to Cuba and the Philippines.
Curated OER
The Transport Service: Spanish American War
This site contains historical information on the transportation of soldiers who fought in the Spanish-American War. It discusses the difficulties of moving so many soldiers to Cuba and the Philippines.
Curated OER
The Spanish American War
A discussion of the causes of the Spanish American War. Its battles and the aftermath.
Curated OER
Us Army of Occupation in Havana
A discussion of the causes of the Spanish American War. Its battles and the aftermath.
Curated OER
General Wheeler
A discussion of the causes of the Spanish American War. Its battles and the aftermath.
Curated OER
Troops Departing for Manila Fron San Francisco
A discussion of the causes of the Spanish American War. Its battles and the aftermath.